The Central Board of Secondary Education (CTET) has officially announced the postponement of the highly anticipated national-level teacher eligibility examination. Alongside this update, the conducting body has reopened the application window for the upcoming 22nd edition, following directions issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the Review Petition and in the larger interest of candidates.
Key Highlights of the 22nd Edition
Having previously successfully conducted 21 editions—with the result of the 21st edition declared on March 30, 2026—the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) oversees this national-level assessment consisting of Paper I and Paper II. The initial application process for this current cycle ran from May 11, 2026, to June 10, 2026, with the exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026.
| Particulars | Overview |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Edition | 22nd Edition |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Papers | Paper I and Paper II |
| Original Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Revised Exam Date | To be Announced |
| Application Reopened | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 September 2026 |
| Exam Languages | 27 languages |
| Exam Cities | 132 cities |
| Official website | ctet.nic.in |
Who can apply?
Prospective applicants should review the criteria below to determine their eligibility during this newly opened application window:
- Eligible candidates who could not apply during the earlier application window can apply now.
- Candidates who have already successfully completed and submitted their applications need not apply again.
Next Steps for Candidates
If you are an eligible applicant who missed the previous submission window, visit the official portal at ctet.nic.in between August 25 and September 1, 2026, to complete your registration. For those who have already submitted their forms, no additional action is required. Keep track of further announcements regarding the revised offline (OMR based) examination schedule.